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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.71, 319.79 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.71, 319.79 and 144.33 is: 199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.71 : 319.79 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.71/319.79 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.71x = 319.79 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.71x = 46,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,154.57/231.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.20

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